KFC Menu Allergen Information and Gluten Guide
Use this report as an initial reference guide to the list of allergens in foods offered at Kentucky Fried Chicken fast food restaurants. We also include the short list of menu items that are gluten-free.
We source the information directly from KFC, review and check it on a regular basis, and update the menu items, as needed.
Before jumping to the allergen information, please read the following section for a refresher on which foods are regulated (and thus required to be reported) as allergens.
What are Food Allergens?
Federal regulations have identified nine major food allergens: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, and wheat.
Highly refined oils are exempted from federal regulations. Accordingly, even if the oil is derived from one of the major allergen groups, restaurants and food processors are not required to report the ingredient in the list of allergens for the food.
For example, highly refined soybean oil is not considered a common allergen. Many restaurants will still list soy as an allergen in foods prepared or cooked with soybean oil. But, others will not.
Shared Equipment
It’s important for any individuals with food allergies or specific dietary needs to know that restaurants cannot guarantee food safety. Potential allergens are present due to the manner in which foods are prepared.
Factories process multiple food products and fast-food restaurants have limited space for prepping ingredients and serving customers. Appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and drinks are cooked or prepared using shared equipment.
Fried foods, for example, are cooked in common oils. To that end, even if a particular ingredient does not contain specific allergens, foods, beverages, and utensils may come into contact with or contain common allergens due to cross-contamination.
This guide is for informational purposes only. Restaurants may change recipes or suppliers without notice. Anyone with celiac disease, food allergies, or other dietary restrictions should check KFC’s website, call KFC at 1-800-CALL-KFC, or speak to the manager at the local restaurant for up-to-date detailed information about potential allergen risks in the food. Neither Nutrition & Ingredients nor its staff assume any responsibility for individuals with food allergies. Consult your physician for health and dietary concerns.
Be sure to read through to the end of this article for contact information, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions related to eating at KFC’s fast food restaurants. Please take a moment to review that section.
KFC Allergen Guide
This section includes abbreviated versions of menus at KFC restaurants, by meal category. Each table lists menu items made with eggs, fish, milk, sesame, shellfish, soy, nuts, and/or wheat.
The absence of a food item below does not indicate that a KFC meal is free of allergens.
Limited and Regional Offers
The following table includes regional menu items, limited time offerings, and special items that may only be available at select locations.
Allergens in KFC Limited Time Menu
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Pie Poppers | Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| Cherry Pie Poppers | Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| KFC Chicken Sandwich (Chipotle Ranch) | Eggs, Sesame, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Chicken Sandwich (Honey BBQ) | Eggs, Sesame, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Chicken Sandwich (Honey Garlic) | Eggs, Sesame, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Chicken Sandwich (Korean BBQ) | Eggs, Sesame, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Chicken Sandwich (Mango Habanero) | Eggs, Sesame, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Saucy Nuggets (Chipotle Ranch) | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Saucy Nuggets (Honey BBQ) | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Saucy Nuggets (Honey Garlic) | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Saucy Nuggets (Korean BBQ) | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Saucy Nuggets (Mango Habanero) | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Country Fried Steak with Peppered White Gravy | Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Country Fried Steak without Peppered White Gravy | Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| KFC Gizzards | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Livers | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
Original Recipe Chicken
The common allergens listed for Original Recipe® Chicken apply to all order sizes.
Allergens in KFC Original Recipe Chicken
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Original Recipe® Chicken Breast | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Original Recipe® Chicken Whole Wing | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Original Recipe® Tenders | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Kentucky Fried Nuggets | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
Extra Crispy Chicken
The common allergens listed below for KFC’s Extra Crispy® Chicken apply to all order sizes.
Allergens in KFC Extra Crispy Chicken
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Crispy® Chicken Breast | Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Extra Crispy® Chicken Drumstick | Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Extra Crispy® Chicken Thigh | Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Extra Crispy® Chicken Whole Wing | Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
Spicy Crispy Chicken
The common allergens listed below for KFC’s Spicy Crispy Chicken apply to all order sizes.
Allergens in KFC Spicy Crispy Chicken
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast | Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Drumstick | Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh | Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Whole Wing | Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
Homestyle Sides
The common allergens listed below for KFC’s Homestyle Side Dishes apply to both individual size and family size orders.
Allergens in KFC Homestyle Side Dishes
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Baked Beans | Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| Coleslaw | Eggs | |
| KFC Biscuits | Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| KFC Cornbread Muffin | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| Macaroni & Cheese | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| Mashed Potatoes | Milk, Soy | |
| Mashed Potatoes with Gravy | Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Secret Recipe Fries | Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
Green beans do not contain any of the common allergens. However, customers may want to know that the side dish is made with MSG.
Sandwiches
Allergens in KFC Sandwiches
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Littles | Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | Eggs, Sesame, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Eggs, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Twister | Eggs, Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
Check our quick guide to KFC’s full menu for additional nutritional information.
Pot Pies and Bowls
Allergens in KFC Chicken Pot Pie and Bowls
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Pot Pie | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| KFC Famous Bowl | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
Salads
To avoid gluten or other common allergens, select the house salad without croutons and top it with Marzetti Light Italian Dressing, which contains no major allergens.
Allergens in KFC Salads
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Side Salad | Milk | |
| House Salad | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat | Contains gluten and MSG. |
| Parmesan Garlic Croutons | Milk, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| Heinz Buttermilk Dressing | Eggs, Milk | |
| Hidden Valley The Original Ranch Fat Free Dressing | Milk, Soy | Contains MSG. |
| KFC Creamy Parmesan Caesar Dressing | Eggs, Fish, Milk, Soy |
Desserts
Allergens in KFC Desserts
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Turnover | Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| Cafe Valley Chocolate Chip Cake | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
| Cafe Valley Lemon Cake | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat | Contains gluten. |
Dipping Sauces
Allergens in KFC Dipping Sauces
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Ranch | Eggs, Milk | Contains MSG. |
| Colonel’s Buttery Spread | Milk | Contains gluten. |
| Honey Mustard | Eggs | Contains MSG. |
| KFC Sauce | Eggs | |
| Ranch | Eggs, Milk | |
| Sticky Chicken Sweet n’ Sour | Fish | Contains MSG. |
Allergen information is sourced directly from Kentucky Fried Chicken and is based on menu data for locations in the Continental U.S.
Variations in food may occur due to any changes in suppliers, ingredient substitutions, recipe alterations, or due to differences in how a menu item is prepared.
Gluten Free Guide
KFC Gluten-Friendly Menu Options
Here is a list of options on KFC’s menu that are not made with gluten.
Menu items that do not contain gluten may not necessarily meet the definition of gluten-free for individuals with celiac disease or who are highly sensitive to gluten. Always discuss your specific dietary needs with your physician.
Sides
Salads
KFC Allergen Menu FAQs
Here is a list of additional resources and current information for frequently asked questions about food allergens at the Kentucky Fried Chicken fast-food chain.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
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